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Bedcover of irregular shape with 'overhangs' on each side and at foot of bed. Overhangs made of what were originally three valances belonging to the complete set. Embroidered with flowering trees, birds, and, in the center, a medallion showing a landscape with a large flowering tree surrounded by deer.

Details

  • Title: Bedcover
  • Date Created: 1720–40
  • Location Created: England
  • Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
  • Medium: Medium: cotton foundation, embroidery in long staple wool (crewel), silk, linen, foil-wrapped silk Technique: embroidery on plain weave foundation using satin, stem, knot and running stitches in wool; stem stitch in silk; and backstitch in linen; accents of foil-wrapped silk
  • Credit line: Gift of Cora Ginsburg in memory of Jean Mailey

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